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Persecute vs. prosecute: what is the difference?

June 30, 2026

Persecute means to harass or oppress. Prosecute means to bring a legal case. Here is how to use each one clearly.

Was vs. Were Exercise

June 30, 2026 A2pdf

A2 ESL gap-fill exercise focusing on was vs. were with singular/plural subjects and you.

Why “victuals” is pronounced “vittles”

June 30, 2026

“Victuals” became “vittles” because the spelling changed under Latin influence, while the older spoken form stayed in use.

Ellipsis and Substitution Exercise

June 30, 2026 C1pdf

CEFR C1; focus: ellipsis and substitution.

What “fish out of water” means and where it comes from

June 30, 2026

This idiom means feeling uncomfortable in an unfamiliar situation. Its vivid image explains why the phrase is still common today.

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